Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved
Summary
The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea needs UK government approval to start production and help avoid gas shortages this winter. The project could supply about six percent of the UK’s gas needs starting October 1, but environmental groups oppose it due to climate concerns.Key Facts
- Jackdaw is a gas field located 150 miles east of Aberdeen in the North Sea.
- The UK government is reviewing new applications to approve production at Jackdaw and another field called Rosebank.
- If approved, Jackdaw could supply six percent of the UK’s gas demand from October 1.
- The UK currently has only about eight days of gas storage available.
- Delays in approval could risk gas shortages, especially during bad weather or geopolitical threats.
- The Jackdaw project has cost around £1.5 billion and is owned by Adura, a joint venture of Shell and Equinor.
- Environmental groups argue that approving new oil and gas projects worsens climate change and serves only a small part of UK’s gas needs.
- Some UK politicians and unions support expanding North Sea oil exploration to secure jobs and energy supply.
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